Neurological Sciences
New faculty spotlight: Hesham Ghonim, MD
Hesham Ghonim, MD, is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department Of Neurological Sciences and a neurology and epilepsy physician with Nebraska Medicine.
Aug 30, 2022
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The UNMC College of Medicine received grantand funding awards representing more than $900,000 in new funding in July.
Aug 30, 2022
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Thirty-two new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine this month.
Aug 30, 2022
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New faculty spotlight: Haley Phillips, MD
Haley Phillips, MD, is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences and epilepsy physician at Nebraska Medicine.
Aug 29, 2022
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Neurocritical care unit is one of a kind in Nebraska
UNMC Division of Neurocritical Care aims to provide specialty care, cutting-edge education.
Aug 11, 2022
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New faculty spotlight: Spriha Pavuluri, MD
Spriha Pavuluri, MD, is an instructor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences.
Jul 29, 2022
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Computer models show value in diagnosing dementia
UNMC researchers joined in publishing a study in Nature Communications looking at using deep learning computer models to identify Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Jul 21, 2022
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UNMC part of almost $450 million nationwide COVID research study in adults, children
Research study seeks to better understand post-COVID symptoms with goal of improving treatment, outcomes
Jun 20, 2022
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Alzheimer’s drug discovery training program set
Paul Trippier, PhD, and Howard Fox, MD, awarded training grant for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias drug discovery.
Jun 17, 2022
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Combating Anxiety With Innovation
UNMC innovators are using simulation and 3D printing to both screen and prepare patients for deep brain stimulation surgery.
Jun 2, 2022
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